LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A former Las Vegas city councilwoman was found guilty of wire fraud charges following her federal trial in Nevada District Court.
Michele Fiore was found guilty of all seven charges against her after she was accused of running a fraudulent charity scheme. Fiore was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and six counts of wire fraud.
According to the indictment, Fiore solicited donations to build a statue honoring Las Vegas police officers killed in the line of duty.
Fiore allegedly promised donors that 100% of their contributions would go toward creating the statue. She was accused of using the tens of thousands of dollars received for the statue to pay for political fundraising bills, rent, and her daughter’s wedding.
Following the charges, Fiore was suspended as a Justice of the Peace in Pahrump. She pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Copyright 2024 KVVU. All rights reserved.
